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Shelley Sidders poses with a framed piece of art that spells out the B.R.I.D.G.E acronym in Bridge Recovery. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Shelley Sidders poses with a framed piece of art that spells out the B.R.I.D.G.E acronym in Bridge Recovery. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Climb to recovery

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   Shelley Sidders said it’s all about making it to the top of the mountain. Sidders is the co-founder of Bridge Recovery, a recovery community organization in Cleveland. A few months ago, she was leading a hike at Mount Yonah with 25 of her recovery peers.
The new fire station, imagined above, is planned to be ready by March. (Photo/submitted)

The new fire station, imagined above, is planned to be ready by March. (Photo/submitted)

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Fire station gets $3.9 million price tag

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Thursday, September 5, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   One month after approving the construction of a new fire station at 84 Underwood St., the city of Cleveland is now considering how much the station will cost. During the Cleveland City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept.
Dr. Cindy Free shows a graph comparing White County’s Milestones ELA scores (in blue ) to Pioneer RESA’s (in green and the state’s (in orange.) (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

Dr. Cindy Free shows a graph comparing White County’s Milestones ELA scores (in blue ) to Pioneer RESA’s (in green and the state’s (in orange.) (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Schools working to improve Milestones test scores

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   White County Schools want to be No. 1 in academics, and leaders have plans in place with that goal in mind. Director of Secondary Education Dr.
The master plan for the community shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property at the end of West Jarrard Street in Cleveland. (Image/submitted)

The master plan for the community shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property at the end of West Jarrard Street in Cleveland. (Image/submitted)

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Housing plan gets zoning OK

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
by Basil Ray White County News   A new housing development cleared the zoning board last Thursday. The 1.
As Public Safety Director David Murphy smiles along in the background, Fire Chief Michael LeFevre shares his joy of having served White County. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

As Public Safety Director David Murphy smiles along in the background, Fire Chief Michael LeFevre shares his joy of having served White County. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Last call

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
by Samantha Sinclair White County News   Fire Chief Michael LeFevre ended a long and respected career last week. LeFevre’s last day of service was Friday, Aug. 23. He’s had a career that spanned 25 years, starting in Hall County.
The full breakdown of the FY2025 SPLOST fund and CIP can be found online at whitecountyga.gov under the “agendas and minutes” tab.

The full breakdown of the FY2025 SPLOST fund and CIP can be found online at whitecountyga.gov under the “agendas and minutes” tab.

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County OKs SPLOST budget, purchases

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Thursday, August 29, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   It was a busy Monday for the White County government.
Rob Ellis and Thomas Clark pose with Mayor Steve Fowler after gifting the city of Helen a limited edition cuckoo clock. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Rob Ellis and Thomas Clark pose with Mayor Steve Fowler after gifting the city of Helen a limited edition cuckoo clock. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Cuckoo! Helen gets timely gift

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
by Eric Tiongson White County News   The city of Helen was gifted an authentic, Bavarian cuckoo clock from Bavarian Clockworks during the Helen City Commission meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Ahmed Amirali of Dunkin’ Donuts Cleveland accepts his Stellar Service Award from Beth Truelove, Dr. Shanda Ginn and Kelly Wilkins. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

Ahmed Amirali of Dunkin’ Donuts Cleveland accepts his Stellar Service Award from Beth Truelove, Dr. Shanda Ginn and Kelly Wilkins. (Photo/Eric Tiongson)

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Chamber honors local businesses

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Staff Reports   The White County Chamber of Commerce celebrated its best at its Annual Meeting Wednesday. The county’s Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Citizen of the Year were honored among other recognitions. The luncheon was held at Strong Rock Camp in Cleveland.
Dr. James Murphey, volunteer medical director of Community Helping Hands Clinic, cheerfully offers no-cost care to qualified uninsured White County residents at the free clinic on Cleveland’s Courthouse Square. (Photo/submitted)

Dr. James Murphey, volunteer medical director of Community Helping Hands Clinic, cheerfully offers no-cost care to qualified uninsured White County residents at the free clinic on Cleveland’s Courthouse Square. (Photo/submitted)

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Helping others up

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
by Basil Ray White County News   In the heart of downtown Cleveland is a clinic dedicated to serving the less fortunate in White County.
The master plan for the community, as presented to the Cleveland DDA last week, shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property. (Image/submitted)

The master plan for the community, as presented to the Cleveland DDA last week, shows how the 14 units will be arranged on the property. (Image/submitted)

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Cleveland housing project gets first look

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
by Basil Ray White County News   Local leaders got a first look at a housing development that’s becoming a reality after a year of discussions and planning.